U.S. to Allow Immediate Iranian Oil and Fuel Sales Under Interim Deal

Two days after President Donald Trump announced that an agreement had been reached, a new report says the first benefits for Iran may be arriving immediately. According to The Wall Street Journal, the United States will let Iran sell oil and fuel right away under a memorandum of understanding, while both sides commit to work together on a final accord.

The report says the White House is offering Tehran an early financial incentive to help wind down the conflict gradually, according to people familiar with the deal. It also says the sanctions clause covering oil sales is expected to take effect as soon as the agreement is signed, which is currently expected on Friday.

The easing would not be limited to crude and fuel sales. The reported package would also relax restrictions on necessary services such as banking, transportation and insurance. The article notes that the new steps are part of the broader agreement framework, rather than a final peace settlement.

The development comes as U.S. forces were shown in a photo taking control of an oil tanker linked to Iran, underscoring the tension surrounding the negotiations even as the sides move toward implementation.